Jae Hun Kim Taekwondo Institute
About
Wallingford traditional taekwondo since the 1970s
Jae H. Kim Taekwondo Institute runs a long-established dojo on North 45th Street in Wallingford, just east of Fremont. Grandmaster Jae H. Kim's school emphasizes traditional Korean taekwondo with formal belt progression - not a modern mixed-style setup.
Classes by age tier
Programs are split into kids/teens and adult tracks with open-enrollment scheduling. Offerings include:
- Children's Program (ages 5-10)
- Juniors & Teens (ages 11-17)
- Adult Program
- Open enrollment with unlimited classes per membership
- Family discounts for multi-child enrollment
- Belt-rank promotion testing
What's Included
- Starter dobok (uniform) in welcome package
- Belt-rank system with formal testing
- Traditional Korean taekwondo curriculum
- Unlimited class attendance under membership
- Indoor dojo facility
Experience
For families wanting real traditional taekwondo - bowing, formal etiquette, rigorous belt testing - this is one of Seattle's longest-running institutions. A good fit for North Seattle families who want serious, discipline-focused training rather than modern crossover martial arts.